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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Volchenko (ranked 20559 p4p, 843 weight class) and Theo Franke (ranked 7404 p4p, 691 weight class). Volchenko's entrance music is Roar of the Lion. A fine choice. Ivan Volchenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Volchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theo Franke!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volchenko clinches up against the cage.
Volchenko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Volchenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Franke's face.
It looks like Theo Franke has been cut.
Volchenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Franke avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Volchenko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Franke is trying to drag Volchenko to the mat but Volchenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ivan Volchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theo Franke.
Volchenko avoiding damage.
Volchenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Volchenko for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volchenko slows down the pace here.
Volchenko misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franke goes for a takedown in the clinch but Volchenko prevents it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Volchenko breaks the clinch.
Volchenko darts in looking for a takedown but Franke gets double underhooks and turns Volchenko into the cage.
Ivan Volchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volchenko gets caught napping as Franke dives in and scores a takedown. Volchenko manages to retain guard.
Volchenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Volchenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Franke is controlling him.
Volchenko has momentary wrist control but Franke slips an elbow through the middle.
Volchenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franke is one step ahead there.
Franke lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franke lands a couple of digs.
Franke wants to pass the guard but Volchenko is keeping the position.
Franke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Franke throwing strikes from guard but Volchenko blocks nicely.
Franke scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volchenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Volchenko is pulling down on Franke's head to control his posture.
Franke landing with the ground and pound.
Franke works over Volchenko with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Volchenko's head.
Franke wants to control from the top but Volchenko keeps moving.
Franke preventing the sweep.
Franke landing some decent shots from guard.
Franke wants to pass the guard but Volchenko is keeping the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Franke lands a couple of elbows.
Franke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Volchenko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
so Franke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Volchenko has his feet on Franke's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Franke fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volchenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Franke fails to pull guard.
Volchenko leaning against his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franke is trying to drag Volchenko to the mat but Volchenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Franke wants to take the fight to the mat but Volchenko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Franke is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franke is trying to pull guard but Volchenko has him pressed against the cage.
Volchenko lands a body punch.
Franke blocks the elbow strike.
Volchenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Volchenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theo Franke's cut.
That's time! Volchenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Volchenko is looking to land body kicks.
Volchenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Volchenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Volchenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Franke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Volchenko after a bit of a struggle.
Volchenko breaks the clinch.
Volchenko sizes up Franke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Franke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Franke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franke.
Ivan Volchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theo Franke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volchenko throws an overhand right that has Franke reeling! Volchenko follows up with more punches and Franke is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan Volchenko!
A determined Ivan Volchenko didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Chester (ranked 8059 p4p, 756 weight class) and Norman Pederson (ranked 4855 p4p, 588 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Chester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norman Pederson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pederson lands with a nice combination. Chester backs away looking to recover.
Chester has Pederson up against the cage in a clinch.
Chester tries to work over Pederson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pederson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chester's efforts to push away.
Chester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chester wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chester takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Steve Chester has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Pederson.
Chester breaks the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pederson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chester leaves Pederson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chester misses with a leg kick.
Pederson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pederson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chester closes the distance and clinches.
Chester misses with a body punch.
Pederson wants a takedown but no success here.
Pederson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chester lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chester breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chester walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chester swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pederson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chester makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chester.
Pederson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Chester attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pederson shoots in but no luck this time.
Steve Chester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Pederson.
Pederson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chester tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pederson is in Chester's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pederson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pederson distracts Chester with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pederson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chester manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Chester there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pederson, right into the meat.
Pederson drives through and clinches with Chester against the cage.
Chester can't find room to land a body shot as Pederson controls the action.
Pederson gets control of Chester's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pederson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chester accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chester has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chester throws a big elbow that misses.
Chester tries to free his leg and advance position but Pederson is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pederson pulls Chester in close to prevent any damage.
Pederson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chester postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pederson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chester gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chester passes into half guard.
Chester is trying to work for a kimura but Pederson is defending well.
Chester missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chester throwing shots but Pederson is blocking nicely.
Chester uses his free foot to push down on Pederson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pederson.
Pederson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pederson regains half guard.
Pederson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chester.
Chester landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've been hearing that Chester has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chester missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pederson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Norman Pederson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Chester's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pederson instigates a clinch.
Chester is trying to break the clinch but Pederson is controlling him.
Pederson scores a nice knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Pederson.
Chester unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pederson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pederson lands a damaging elbow.
Pederson is working Chester over against the cage.
Pederson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice left hand lands by Pederson.
Chester wants to break free but Pederson has control.
Pederson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chester after a bit of a struggle.
Chester stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pederson stalling against the cage.
Norman Pederson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chester tries to circle away but Pederson has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chester tries to break free but Pederson pushes him back against the cage.
Pederson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pederson leaning against his opponent.
Pederson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pederson lands a big knee to the head and Chester goes down! Pederson pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Pederson!
A victorious Norman Pederson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ireneusz Doniecki (ranked 23207 p4p, 623 weight class) and Connor Cross (ranked 4199 p4p, 386 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ireneusz Doniecki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Connor Cross!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Cross misses.
Doniecki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A shot to the liver by Cross. Beautiful body shot.
Doniecki throws a combination that misses
and Cross counters with a series of strikes. Doniecki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cross misses with a looping right.
Doniecki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doniecki scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Doniecki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doniecki connects with a crisp jab.
Connor Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doniecki misses the shot to the body.
Cross tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sloppy strikes from Doniecki. Those never looked like landing.
Cross ducks under a wild hook from Doniecki.
Cross scores with a crisp jab that stopped Doniecki in his tracks.
Doniecki swings widly with a right hand
and Cross counters with a left and a right that stings Doniecki.
Cross drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cross connects with a right hand. Doniecki shakes it off.
Cross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cross jabs at Doniecki's body.
Doniecki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cross.
Good exchange - Cross coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross scores with a crisp jab that stopped Doniecki in his tracks.
Cross misses with an uppercut. Doniecki saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Doniecki misses with a wild body shot.
Cross is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Doniecki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cross.
Cross throws the left hand but Doniecki avoids the punch easily.
Doniecki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cross avoids a punch combination nicely.
Doniecki connects with a single shot there.
Cross digs a good body shot into Doniecki's ribs.
Cross throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cross throws a lazy right hand but Doniecki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Doniecki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cross swinging wildly here.
Cross lands the left hand.
Cross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doniecki throws an off balance right hand
and Cross counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doniecki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cross.
Cross moves into the clinch.
Doniecki wants a takedown but no success here.
Doniecki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doniecki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Cross misses.
Doniecki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cross rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doniecki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cross scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cross with a jab.
Cross takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cross throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Doniecki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cross misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Cross.
Cross instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross has a couple of punches blocked by Doniecki.
Cross pushes Doniecki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cross lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doniecki or not.
Cross stalling the fight.
Cross misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Cross.
A short right from Cross.
Doniecki fails to pull guard.
Cross has Doniecki pushed against the cage.
Doniecki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cross!
Doniecki misses with a two punch combination.
Despite the aggression on Cross's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Doniecki.
Cross looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Doniecki is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doniecki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cross.
Doniecki fails to land with a series of punches.
Cross misses with an uppercut.
Doniecki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cross throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doniecki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cross throws a hook but Doniecki blocks it.
Good exchange - Cross coming out on top.
Cross catches Doniecki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cross takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cross throws a looping overhand right but Doniecki ducks down to avoid it.
Cross throws a shot from downtown. Doniecki moves away and avoids it.
Cross connects with a good right hand that stumbles Doniecki. Doniecki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Doniecki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cross cracks Doniecki with a good jab.
Doniecki lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cross misses the jab.
Cross scores with a decent looking hook.
Cross tries to bum rush Doniecki with a series of wild strikes but Doniecki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Cross misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Cross dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cross lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Doniecki backs up against the cage.
Cross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doniecki misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cross! But no joy.
Doniecki misses with the combination.
A left and a right from Doniecki both land. Nice combination.
Connor Cross seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doniecki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cross connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cross thuds a left hand into Doniecki's body.
Doniecki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Doniecki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doniecki looks to score with a jab to the body but Cross is just out of range.
Doniecki walks into a straight right hand from Cross.
Cross throws a shot from downtown. Doniecki moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doniecki misses with a left hand
and Cross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cross's jab looks to have found its range, popping Doniecki under the eye.
Doniecki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Cross.
Ireneusz Doniecki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Doniecki counters with a left and a right that stings Cross.
Cross lands with an overhand left.
Cross connects with a single shot there.
Cross's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cross duly obliges.
Cross moves into the clinch.
A short left from Cross.
Cross lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doniecki backwards.
A short body shot lands from Cross as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cross working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cross.
Cross gets through Doniecki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Doniecki tries to pull guard but Cross forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cross slowing the pace effectively.
Cross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doniecki tries to pull guard but Cross won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross lands a shoulder strike.
Cross controlling the action here for a moment.
Cross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cross cracks Doniecki with a nice body shot.
Doniecki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doniecki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Cross to counter with a crisp jab.
Cross lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Doniecki ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
Good exchange - Cross coming out on top.
Cross throws a big shot that misses.
Doniecki missing with a left hand there. Cross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on Cross's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cross misses with an uppercut. Doniecki saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Cross. That snapped Doniecki's head back.
Doniecki throws a lazy uppercut
and Cross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cross clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cross.
Cross is struggling to control the position.
Cross tries a body shot but Doniecki blocks it.
Cross lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cross stalls.
Cross lands a left hand.
Cross swings wildly with an uppercut but Doniecki uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cross takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cross digs a right hand underneath Doniecki's ribcage. Doniecki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cross avoiding damage.
Cross stalling the fight.
Cross softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Doniecki manages to break the clinch.
Doniecki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doniecki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cross works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Doniecki throws a hook but Cross avoids it easily.
Doniecki walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross moves into the clinch successfully.
Connor Cross seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doniecki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doniecki manages to break the clinch.
Cross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cross goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Cross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Doniecki blocks a jab.
Doniecki misses with a lunging right hand
and Cross counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Cross. That snapped Doniecki's head back.
Cross misses with a straight left.
Doniecki misses with the combination.
Doniecki misses with an uppercut
and Cross counters with a straight right hand.
Cross dips to his left and cracks Doniecki with an uppercut!
Doniecki throws a hook but Cross avoids it easily.
Cross throws a series of strikes that have Doniecki backpedaling.
Cross avoids the body shot from Doniecki.
Doniecki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cross misses with an uppercut
letting Doniecki counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross throws a series of strikes that have Doniecki backpedaling.
Cross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doniecki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cross misses with a looping left.
A big left from Cross misses.
Doniecki throws an off balance right hand
and Cross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross throws a hook to the side of Doniecki's head but Doniecki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Doniecki misses the target.
Doniecki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Doniecki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cross circles away quickly and effectively.
Doniecki throws a shot from downtown. Cross moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from Doniecki does no damage.
Doniecki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Doniecki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cross misses with a looping right.
Doniecki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doniecki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cross swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Doniecki.
Cross scores with a sloppy right hand. Doniecki should have avoided that one.
Cross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doniecki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cross has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice defenses there by Doniecki.
Doniecki defending well as Cross loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doniecki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doniecki thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Cross.
Cross lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Doniecki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cross avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doniecki.
Cross gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cross fails to land.
Cross lands an uppercut.
Come on Cross - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Doniecki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cross tries to clinch there but Doniecki circles away.
Doniecki throws a big counter combination but Cross scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cross slips a jab from Doniecki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Cross misses the target.
Cross misses with a looping left.
Cross lands a glancing blow to the side of Doniecki's head.
Cross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Doniecki.
Doniecki moves away from the strike by Cross.
Doniecki is looking for a counter combo.
Doniecki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Cross to counter with a crisp jab.
Doniecki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cross jabs at Doniecki's body.
Doniecki looks to land a combination but Cross avoids it well.
Cross darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cross clinches up against the cage.
Cross has Doniecki pressed against the cage.
Cross lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cross lands a shoulder strike.
Cross lands with a short shot to the head.
Doniecki wants a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cross takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cross softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cross makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Doniecki breaks from the clinch.
Cross jabs Doniecki right on the nose. Doniecki blinks but takes it well.
Doniecki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doniecki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Some wild striking there from Cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Cross.
Ireneusz Doniecki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cross misses with a straight left.
Doniecki is looking to counter punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Cross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cross has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Cross!
During a confident post fight interview, Connor Cross thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Pask (ranked 4468 p4p, 158 weight class) and Bubba Harvey (ranked 5152 p4p, 191 weight class). Pask's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 16 Tons. Dan Pask has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Pask!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bubba Harvey!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pask darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Harvey wants to get back to full guard.
Pask is trying to control. Harvey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harvey trying to control but Pask postures up.
Pask is trying to control. Harvey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pask prevents Harvey from improving his position.
Harvey felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pask landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Harvey works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pask stopping the sweep attempt from Harvey.
Pask forces his way into half guard.
Well, if Pask is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pask thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pask thows a huge punch but Harvey dodges it nicely.
Pask is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Harvey trying to control but Pask postures up.
Pask seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harvey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harvey is in trouble now - Pask has advanced to mount!
Harvey taking shots to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harvey can do anything to dispel that myth.
Harvey is bucking up trying to escape but Pask cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Harvey tries to hold on but Pask postures up.
Pask punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey is trying to escape the mount.
Pask in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Harvey is rocked!
Pask working Harvey over with strikes here.
Harvey is still in real trouble! Can Pask finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harvey is trying desperately to improve position.
Harvey trying desperately to get to his feet.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Pask! Harvey is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dan Pask!
Our winner, Dan Pask, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juan Corona (ranked 3773 p4p, 361 weight class) and Tres Centecion (ranked 1629 p4p, 182 weight class). Tres Centecion has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Juan Corona's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juan Corona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tres Centecion!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Centecion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corona.
Corona seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Centecion misses with a looping left.
Centecion connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big right from Corona misses.
Centecion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corona.
Corona stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Centecion.
Centecion fails to land with a series of punches.
Centecion has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Corona is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A big left from Corona misses.
Centecion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Centecion misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Corona on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona lands with a hook. Centecion tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Centecion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Centecion lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corona gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Centecion.
Centecion throws an off balance right hand
and Corona counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corona tests Centecion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Corona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Centecion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Centecion misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Corona misses.
Corona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Corona.
Corona misses with a looping left.
Centecion is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Corona walks into a stiff left hand from Centecion.
Good leg kick by Centecion there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Centecion connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Corona's hands.
Corona ducks under a wild hook from Centecion.
Centecion walks into a stiff left hand from Corona.
Corona misses with a right hand
and Corona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Centecion smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Centecion lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Centecion misses with a straight right.
Centecion throws a body shot but no joy.
Centecion ducks under a wild hook from Corona.
Centecion moves away from the strike by Corona.
Corona clobbers Centecion with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Centecion fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Centecion misses.
Centecion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corona throws out the jab.
Good exchange - Centecion coming out on top.
Centecion throws a series of punches but Corona moves out of range.
Centecion lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Centecion is looking to clinch but Corona is avoiding it.
Corona throws a jab when Centecion was well out of range.
Centecion takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Centecion moves away from the strike by Corona.
Corona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Corona.
Centecion has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice body kick there by Centecion.
Corona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Centecion.
Centecion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Corona circles away quickly and effectively.
Centecion slips a jab from Corona.
Tres Centecion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corona takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Corona loads up on a big right hand but Centecion slips the punch.
Corona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corona is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Centecion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Corona takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Centecion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corona manages to avoid it.
Centecion defending well as Corona loads up on a big left hand.
Corona sets himself, and Centecion steps forward looking for the clinch! Corona avoids it this time.
Centecion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Centecion punishes Corona's body with a nice straight punch.
Centecion throws a hook to the side of Corona's head but Corona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corona misses the jab.
Centecion's jab looks to have found its range, popping Corona under the eye.
Corona blocks the body kick.
Corona misses with a hook.
Centecion bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Corona's head backwards.
Corona is rocked!
Centecion on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oh Corona is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Centecion scores with a nice body kick.
Corona seems to have got his legs back now.
Centecion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Centecion misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Corona misses the target.
Centecion throws a combination that misses
and Corona counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corona uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Centecion.
Centecion scores with a crisp jab that stopped Corona in his tracks.
Corona is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Centecion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corona on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tres Centecion dominated that round.
That's time! Corona's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Centecion throws the left hand but Corona avoids the punch easily.
Corona is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Centecion misses with a straight right.
Centecion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Centecion lands a body shot.
Centecion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corona missing with a left hand there. Centecion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corona drops his hands momentarily and Centecion takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Corona swings for the body but Centecion moves out of range.
Centecion slips a straight right by Corona.
Centecion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Corona throws a jab when Centecion was well out of range.
Centecion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Corona wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Centecion connects with a good right hand that stumbles Corona. Corona circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Centecion thumps Corona with a low kick.
Corona connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Centecion's hands.
Centecion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corona throws the left hand but Centecion avoids the punch easily.
Centecion moves out of range as Corona strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Corona misses its intended target.
Corona throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Centecion on the side of the head.
Corona takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Centecion lands a lovely overhand right.
Centecion is pawing at Corona, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Corona's nose. Corona is badly hurt! Centecion pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Corona tries desperately to hold on but Centecion is relentless in his assault! As Corona receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Centecion away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tres Centecion!
A very excited looking Tres Centecion made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Orban (ranked 2236 p4p, 74 weight class) and Akuma Kamealoha (ranked 2340 p4p, 79 weight class). Kamealoha has chosen Wipeout as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Akuma Kamealoha told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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26
300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viktor Orban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Akuma Kamealoha!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Orban.
Kamealoha throws a jab when Orban was well out of range.
Kamealoha swinging wildly here.
Orban looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kamealoha looks to land a right hand but Orban moved out of range.
Kamealoha misses with a wild combination.
Orban fakes the leg kick and cracks Kamealoha in the body.
Kamealoha on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Orban lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kamealoha's sensitive parts.
Kamealoha shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Orban eats them both and turns towards Kamealoha to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Viktor Orban has been cut.
Orban moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamealoha looks to land a right hand but Orban moved out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Orban - that will leave a mark!
Orban lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kamealoha looks to land a combination but Orban avoids it well.
Kamealoha takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kamealoha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orban moves away.
Orban throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kamealoha's coach down at White's ELITE Fitness Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kamealoha's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orban fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kamealoha.
Kamealoha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orban fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kamealoha, pushing him back against the cage.
Orban lands an elbow that stopped Kamealoha in his tracks for a moment.
Kamealoha avoids a wild elbow strike from Orban.
Orban pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kamealoha is trying to break the clinch but Orban is controlling him.
Kamealoha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kamealoha moves out of range of the body kick from Orban.
Kamealoha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orban instigates a clinch.
Kamealoha has had enough of the clinch but Orban keeps him there for the moment.
Kamealoha is trying to force a seperation but Orban has the dominant position.
Orban keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kamealoha's efforts to push away.
Kamealoha blocks an elbow strike from Orban.
Orban looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kamealoha is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orban pushes off an throws an elbow but Kamealoha leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Orban throws an elbow but it misses.
Kamealoha wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Orban just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kamealoha's brow.
Orban misses with an elbow strike.
Kamealoha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kamealoha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kamealoha moves away from the strike by Orban.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamealoha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orban.
Orban avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kamealoha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orban scoring well with a low kick there.
Kamealoha throws a right hand that Orban ducks under and follows up with a left that Orban also avoids with ease.
Kamealoha lunges at Orban with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Orban's hand.
Orban thumps Kamealoha with a low kick.
Kamealoha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kamealoha throws a right hand that Orban ducks under and follows up with a left that Orban also avoids with ease.
Kamealoha throws the left hand but Orban avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Orban.
Orban with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orban fakes the leg kick and cracks Kamealoha in the body.
Kamealoha looks winded!
A chopping leg kick lands by Orban.
Kamealoha throws a right hand that Orban ducks under and follows up with a left that Orban also avoids with ease.
Kamealoha steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Orban. That one must have hurt.
Orban fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kamealoha tries to keep at a distance but Orban has taken the fight into the clinch.
Orban misses with an elbow strike.
Orban misses with an elbow strike.
Kamealoha working hard to break the clinch.
Kamealoha dodges an elbow strike from Orban.
Orban lands an elbow that stopped Kamealoha in his tracks for a moment.
Kamealoha has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Orban.
Orban lands a damaging elbow.
Orban creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamealoha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orban lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamealoha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kamealoha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orban. Orban obviously looking to wear him down.
Kamealoha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kamealoha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orban looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kamealoha tries to bum rush Orban with a series of wild strikes but Orban uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Orban lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Orban throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kamealoha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kamealoha there as he acknowledges the shot.
Orban fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kamealoha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Orban there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Orban motions for Kamealoha to come forward. Orban throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orban fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kamealoha.
A slow jab from Kamealoha misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orban has managed to clinch.
Orban keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kamealoha's efforts to push away.
Orban throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Orban dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Orban's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Orban tries to clinch
and Kamealoha counters with a two punch combo.
Orban tries to work over Kamealoha's front leg with a kick but Kamealoha checks it.
Orban steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamealoha.
You can see that Kamealoha has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Kamealoha tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Orban throws a half hearted mid kick.
Orban lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kamealoha will feel that in the morning.
Viktor Orban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orban tries to land a front kick but Kamealoha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kamealoha avoids the head kick by Orban.
Viktor Orban is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick from Orban lands but Kamealoha takes it in his stride.
Kamealoha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orban moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Orban just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kamealoha's brow.
Kamealoha blocks an elbow strike from Orban.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamealoha wants to break free but Orban has control.
Orban lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Akuma Kamealoha has been cut.
Orban lands an elbow that stopped Kamealoha in his tracks for a moment.
Orban prevents Kamealoha from breaking the clinch.
Kamealoha avoids a wild elbow strike from Orban.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orban keeps control of Kamealoha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Orban keeps control of Kamealoha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kamealoha blocks an elbow strike.
Orban throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Orban using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kamealoha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kamealoha dodges an elbow strike from Orban.
Orban throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kamealoha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice elbow from Orban.
Orban throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Orban.
Kamealoha is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kamealoha is trying to break the clinch but Orban has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kamealoha's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kamealoha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orban throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kamealoha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kamealoha looks to throw the jab but Orban is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orban fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kamealoha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Orban with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Orban. Kamealoha shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orban with a nice cross.
Kamealoha scores with a one two! Orban had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Viktor Orban's cut is getting worse.
Akuma Kamealoha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamealoha looks to land a combination but Orban avoids it well.
Kamealoha is breathing heavily.
Kamealoha looks to land a combination but Orban avoids it well.
Kamealoha looks to land a combination but Orban avoids it well.
Orban fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kamealoha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kamealoha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kamealoha takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
An inside leg kick lands from Orban.
Kamealoha throws a body shot but no joy.
Orban scores with a head kick. Kamealoha tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Orban moves into range and clinches up with Kamealoha.
Orban lands an elbow just above Kamealoha 's eye.
Kamealoha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamealoha is trying to break free.
Orban lands an elbow inside.
Kamealoha blocks the elbow strike.
Orban comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Orban stalling.
Orban throws an elbow but it misses.
Orban lands an elbow inside that Kamealoha shrugs off.
Kamealoha is rocked!
That has opened up Akuma Kamealoha's cut even more.
Orban has Kamealoha pressed against the cage. He pushes Kamealoha back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Orban throws a beautiful elbow that sends Kamealoha crashing to the floor! Orban piles on the pressure with more strikes! Kamealoha is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Orban!
Our winner, Viktor Orban, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Saint-Perrilloux (ranked 988 p4p, 140 weight class) and Kieko Lynn (ranked 2763 p4p, 373 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacques Saint-Perrilloux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kieko Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Lynn.
Lynn throws a good cross that connects.
Saint-Perrilloux has Lynn up against the cage in a clinch.
Saint-Perrilloux lands an uppercut.
It looks like Kieko Lynn has been cut.
Saint-Perrilloux lands with a left to the head.
Saint-Perrilloux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lynn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saint-Perrilloux throws a punch but it's blocked by Lynn.
Saint-Perrilloux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lynn's elbow.
Saint-Perrilloux tries to work over Lynn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saint-Perrilloux scores with a shot to the side of Lynn's head.
Saint-Perrilloux lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Lynn - that landed with a thud.
Saint-Perrilloux blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saint-Perrilloux backwards.
Saint-Perrilloux swings wildly with an uppercut but Lynn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Saint-Perrilloux.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saint-Perrilloux.
Lynn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint-Perrilloux throws a head punch that misses.
Lynn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saint-Perrilloux backwards.
A hook to the body from Lynn.
Saint-Perrilloux working aggressively here.
Lynn lands a body shot.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lynn working aggressively here.
Lynn takes a shot to the head.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a punch to the body.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saint-Perrilloux works on Lynn's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saint-Perrilloux.
Lynn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saint-Perrilloux's elbow.
Lynn blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saint-Perrilloux.
Saint-Perrilloux works on Lynn's body with a couple of short punches.
Lynn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saint-Perrilloux backwards.
Saint-Perrilloux is leaning against Lynn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lynn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint-Perrilloux can't find room to land a body shot as Lynn controls the action.
Saint-Perrilloux stalls.
Lynn throws a punch but it's blocked by Saint-Perrilloux.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lynn or not.
Saint-Perrilloux pushes Lynn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lynn has a couple of punches blocked by Saint-Perrilloux.
Saint-Perrilloux stalling in the clinch but Lynn improves position.
Saint-Perrilloux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lynn misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lynn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lynn prevents a body shot from Saint-Perrilloux.
Saint-Perrilloux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saint-Perrilloux digs a right hand into Lynn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lynn's gas tank.
Lynn looks winded!
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a shoulder strike.
Lynn blocks an uppercut.
Saint-Perrilloux is working Lynn over against the cage.
Saint-Perrilloux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saint-Perrilloux tries to work over Lynn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saint-Perrilloux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saint-Perrilloux lands an uppercut.
Saint-Perrilloux working aggressively here.
Lynn prevents a body shot from Saint-Perrilloux.
Lynn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a punch to the body.
Lynn blocks a body shot from Saint-Perrilloux.
Lynn lands with a right to the head.
Lynn blocking some punches.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lynn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lynn backwards.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with some punches.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint-Perrilloux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lynn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lynn looking to stall.
Saint-Perrilloux tries to throw a body punch but Lynn avoids it by throwing Saint-Perrilloux back against the cage.
Saint-Perrilloux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lynn blocks a body shot from Saint-Perrilloux.
Lynn tries a body shot but Saint-Perrilloux blocks it.
Saint-Perrilloux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Saint-Perrilloux fails to land.
Saint-Perrilloux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lynn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lynn blocks a body shot from Saint-Perrilloux.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saint-Perrilloux prevents a body shot from Lynn.
Lynn tries a body shot but Saint-Perrilloux blocks it.
Saint-Perrilloux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Saint-Perrilloux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kieko Lynn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Saint-Perrilloux rushes Lynn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lynn misses with a punch to the body.
Saint-Perrilloux tries a body shot but Lynn blocks it.
Saint-Perrilloux lands an uppercut.
Jacques Saint-Perrilloux has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saint-Perrilloux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saint-Perrilloux.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a shot to the body.
Lynn lands with a light punch inside.
Lynn lands an uppercut.
Lynn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Saint-Perrilloux.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Saint-Perrilloux on the inside.
Saint-Perrilloux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lynn's elbow.
Lynn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saint-Perrilloux tries to throw a body punch but Lynn avoids it by throwing Saint-Perrilloux back against the cage.
Lynn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saint-Perrilloux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saint-Perrilloux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lynn's elbow.
Lynn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saint-Perrilloux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lynn can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynn tries to work over Saint-Perrilloux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lynn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saint-Perrilloux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saint-Perrilloux tries to work over Lynn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lynn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saint-Perrilloux is trying to force a seperation but Lynn has the dominant position.
Lynn lands a shoulder strike.
Lynn swings wildly with an uppercut but Saint-Perrilloux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lynn takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Saint-Perrilloux fails to land.
Lynn blocks an uppercut.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with some punches.
Saint-Perrilloux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Lynn.
Saint-Perrilloux lands with a right to the head.
Lynn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lynn blocking some punches.
Saint-Perrilloux blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a right hand.
Lynn misses with some punches.
Saint-Perrilloux swings wildly with an uppercut but Lynn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lynn pushes Saint-Perrilloux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saint-Perrilloux prevents a body shot from Lynn.
Lynn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saint-Perrilloux's elbow.
Good body shot from Lynn.
Lynn tries to throw a body punch but Saint-Perrilloux avoids it by throwing Lynn back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lynn - that landed with a thud.
Lynn working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Saint-Perrilloux.
Lynn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lynn lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Saint-Perrilloux.
Lynn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lynn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lynn misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a body shot.
Saint-Perrilloux throws a head punch that misses.
Saint-Perrilloux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Lynn.
Saint-Perrilloux cracks Lynn with a nice body shot.
Lynn misses with a punch to the body.
Lynn lands a body punch.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a nice uppercut.
Lynn tries to throw a body punch but Saint-Perrilloux avoids it by throwing Lynn back against the cage.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a punch on the inside.
Lynn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lynn pushes Saint-Perrilloux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lynn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lynn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saint-Perrilloux tries a body shot but Lynn blocks it.
Lynn lands with a short shot to the head.
Saint-Perrilloux can't find room to land a body shot as Lynn controls the action.
Saint-Perrilloux prevents a body shot from Lynn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint-Perrilloux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lynn prevents a body shot from Saint-Perrilloux.
Saint-Perrilloux swings wildly with an uppercut but Lynn uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynn takes a shot to the head.
Lynn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lynn.
Saint-Perrilloux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lynn is breathing heavily.
Saint-Perrilloux takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lynn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saint-Perrilloux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lynn lands a nice shot to the body.
Saint-Perrilloux taking a breather.
Saint-Perrilloux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saint-Perrilloux tries a body shot but Lynn blocks it.
Lynn lands with a right to the head.
Lynn prevents a body shot from Saint-Perrilloux.
Lynn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jacques Saint-Perrilloux will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kieko Lynn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saint-Perrilloux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lynn backwards.
Saint-Perrilloux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Lynn as the two fighters clinch.
Saint-Perrilloux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lynn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Saint-Perrilloux as Lynn tries to tie him up.
Saint-Perrilloux throws a head punch that misses.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Saint-Perrilloux fails to land.
A short right from Saint-Perrilloux on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saint-Perrilloux.
Lynn blocks a body shot from Saint-Perrilloux.
Saint-Perrilloux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Lynn.
Saint-Perrilloux throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saint-Perrilloux.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with the head strike.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a body punch.
Lynn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saint-Perrilloux pushes Lynn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lynn is stalling here.
Saint-Perrilloux lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Saint-Perrilloux.
Lynn is rocked!
Saint-Perrilloux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lynn is still on wobbly legs! Can Saint-Perrilloux finish him?
Lynn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saint-Perrilloux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with some punches.
Lynn working aggressively here.
Saint-Perrilloux unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lynn! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Saint-Perrilloux is unloading with more strikes now! Lynn drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacques Saint-Perrilloux!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zdravko Dren (ranked 1546 p4p, 187 weight class) and Nova Zigaman (ranked 1687 p4p, 207 weight class). Dren comes to the cage accompanied by GETO BOYS - mind of a lunatic. The crowd seem to be enjoying Zigaman's choice of entrance music: Cameo - Word Up!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Zdravko Dren!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nova Zigaman!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zigaman throws a lazy right hand but Dren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dren misses with a right hand
and Zigaman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dren trying to get back to full guard but Zigaman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dren can't escape the position.
Dren knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zigaman on the ground.
Dren wants to control but Zigaman is having none of it.
Zigaman lands a couple of good shots and Dren has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Zigaman throwing damaging strikes from the back! Dren could be in trouble here!
Zigaman connects with a big shot to the side of Dren's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zigaman trying to control momentarily.
Zigaman lands punches and elbows.
Zigaman is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Dren. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Zigaman keeps control of the position as Dren tries to break free.
Zigaman scores with punches to the body.
Dren is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zigaman keeps control of the position as Dren tries to break free.
Oh Dren is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zigaman lands a good shot there. Dren covers up! Zigaman smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Dren to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Zigaman jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nova Zigaman!
Nova Zigaman is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Nova Zigaman gave a big smile as he said 'I'm the champ. I'm the greatest. Yo' listen Junior... don't ever think you can compete with the freakzilla again. Whilst you're there, send you wife my way and I'll show her just how bombastic the zig-man is. Imagine being named after a piece of sh*t computer character. Mortal Kombat... I don't thin'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Halo (ranked 1175 p4p, 177 weight class) and Joe Risley (ranked 2222 p4p, 330 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Arthur Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Risley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Risley fails to land with a series of punches.
Halo attempts a counter takedown but Risley avoids it well and moves away.
Halo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Risley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Halo chips away with some ground and pound.
Halo throws a big right hand that misses.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Risley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Risley is pulling down on Halo's head. It's preventing any offense from Halo, at least for the moment.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Risley is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo preventing the sweep.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Risley is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo cracks Risley with a solid left hand.
Halo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Risley dives on top into guard.
Halo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Risley has picked Halo up and slammed him! Halo can't keep hold of the triangle and Risley manages to pass to side control!
Halo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Risley off and has taken his back!
Risley just trying to survive but Halo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Halo working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Risley is doing well to defend. Halo seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Risley is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arthur Halo!
A victorious Arthur Halo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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